Andy went off as he was bidden, and came behind the thirsty gentleman's chair, with, "I beg your pardon, sir."
"Well!" said the gentleman.
"I beg your pardon, sir; but what's this you axed me for?"
"Soda-water."
"What, sir?"
"Soda-water: but, perhaps you have not any."
"Oh, there's plenty in the house, sir! Would you like it hot, sir?"
The gentleman laughed, and supposing the new fashion was not understood in the present company said, "Never mind."
But Andy was too anxious to please to be so satisfied, and again applied to Mr. Morgan.
"Sir!" said he.